FCRA Litigation Counsel - Own Your Federal Cases (Remote)

Berger Montague; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HRA contribution

Short/long-term disability and life

Job summary

Berger Montague PC seeks a FCRA Litigation Counsel in Minneapolis, MN to own a docket of individual Fair Credit Reporting Act cases filed in federal courts nationwide. After training, you will litigate and manage your own caseload with increasing independence.

Responsibilities include identifying new cases, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and handling discovery and depositions. Strong interest in consumer rights and civil litigation is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (MN/PA/CA preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience, including discovery and motion practice.
• Strong academic credentials and analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Genuine interest in building and managing an independent caseload of FCRA matters.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new cases by speaking with potential clients and evaluating legal theories.
• Conduct factual and legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Engage in all phases of discovery and prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
• Assist in trial preparation and manage a nationwide FCRA caseload.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (MN, PA, or CA preferred)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Berger Montague PC seeks a FCRA Litigation Counsel in Minneapolis, MN to own a docket of individual Fair Credit Reporting Act cases filed in federal courts nationwide. After training, you will litigate and manage your own caseload with increasing independence.

Responsibilities include identifying new cases, conducting research, drafting pleadings, and handling discovery and depositions. Strong interest in consumer rights and civil litigation is essential.